Alpha Technologies FXM Communication User Manual
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3 Novus User Software (Continued)
Procedure
. Install the Novus User Software onto your computer. Restart the computer.
If you install the user software on a version of Windows without the .NET framework
installed (See Section 2), you will get an error message saying the framework is not
installed. Install the framework onto your computer, restart your computer then try again to
install the software.
2. Connect the computer cable from any available RS-232 communications port on your
computer to the RS–232 port on the UPS’s front panel (See Section 4., “Wiring the RS-
232 Port” of the FXM 650/00/2000 Operator’s Manual).
3. Set the communications parameters on your computer to:
•
COM Port: The COM port on your computer you have selected to use.
•
Baud Rate: 2400.
4. The installation automatically leaves a Novus User Software shortcut on your desktop. Or
you can use the
Start button to start the program.
5. To start communications between the computer and the FXM:
Click on the screen’s
on-line indicator.
OR
In the
File menu, click on Connect to FXM.
If the computer cannot to connect to the UPS, a pop up screen appears asking you to
check the wiring and that you are connected to the proper com port.
Installation Finished
3.3 Operation
The various screens are described on the following pages and operate like Web or Windows-
type screens. Point and click to change the various functions or fields. Detailed explanations of
many of the functions are available in the UPS’s operator’s manual.
The on line indicator shows if you are connected to the UPS. This GUI automatically polls
the UPS to obtain its status. The default setting is polling once every 3 seconds, but you can
change this in the UPS Maintenance-Unit Configuration screen in the “Status Refresh Time”
menu.
If a light or lights are on in the Fault or Alarm fields the UPS has a malfunction. Place your
mouse over the light to learn the type of malfunction or click on it to go straight to the Alarms &
Faults screen.